These college students are serious about their beer, but not in the way you might be thinking. For members of the Northern Arizona University Craft Beer Association, a friendly “How’s it going?” quickly yields to an ardent discussion of the art form that is their passion. “At first I thought, ‘Students and drinking beer, oh boy,’ ” said Mark Molinaro, executive chef in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at NAU. “But what I appreciate about the club is how they are so mature and … [Read more...] about NAU Club Taps into Thriving Craft Beer Culture
MountainLine Adding Rapid Cross-Town Service
Mountain Line is launching one of its biggest service enhancements in recent years on August 2, offering increased frequency on the popular Route 2, adding scheduled service deviations on two routes to better access charter schools, and implementing overall operational efficiency changes. Peak Weekday frequency on Route 2, which connects the downtown area with the Flagstaff Medical Center and Flagstaff Mall via Cedar Ave. and Lockett Rd., will now be 20 minutes. This enhancement gives riders … [Read more...] about MountainLine Adding Rapid Cross-Town Service
Olive Garden Manager Recognized
Brian Patrick, General Manager of the Olive Garden in Flagstaff, has attained parent company Darden Restaurants’ Diamond Club status. He joins a group of top-performing General Managers recognized for their commitment to delivering guest experiences at the highest level, while making a difference in the lives of guests, employees and in their community. This is the fourth time Patrick has received this recognition. “Brian demonstrates outstanding leadership and dedication to his restaurant … [Read more...] about Olive Garden Manager Recognized
Kirkpatrick Claims $1,000,000 in Benefits to Region
Just over six months into this term, the district offices of U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., have already resolved hundreds of constituent cases, resulting in taxpayer savings and benefits of more than $1 million. Caseworkers help constituents resolve problems and navigate a variety of federal issues, including veterans’ benefits, foreclosure prevention, Social Security, passports and visas. About 45 percent of District One’s casework deals with veterans and defense issues, and the rest … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Claims $1,000,000 in Benefits to Region
Home Depot Supporting Adopt a Highway
The Home Depot in East Flagstaff supports the efforts of Folksville USA “America the Beautiful & BagReadyJobs” and the Flagstaff, AZ Adopt-A-Highway groups. “Only through our combined efforts will we ever reverse the habits of those that litter our highways and destroy the true beauty of “America & Arizona the Beautiful”. The ADOT Adopt-A-Highway program has the greatest impact on insuring our highways are kept in a condition that represents our Arizona residents and the pride they … [Read more...] about Home Depot Supporting Adopt a Highway
Honey Honey Concert at Coconino Center for the Arts
Greenhouse Productions and the Flagstaff Arts Council are pleased to present HONEYHONEY in concert at the Coconino Center for the Arts on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert begins at 7:30pm. HONEYHONEY is an American alternative folk group based out of Los Angeles. The band is made up of musical duo, Benjamin Jaffe and Suzanne Santo. They have toured throughout the United States and have released 3 full length albums since their start. Their sound has been … [Read more...] about Honey Honey Concert at Coconino Center for the Arts
NAU Hosting International Mycorrhiza Conference
Northern Arizona University has been selected to host the Eighth International Conference on Mycorrhiza (ICOM8), which will take place August 3–7, 2015. The conference will bring nearly 500 people from more than 50 different countries to the High Country Conference Center. Mycorrhizas are mutually beneficial associations between plant roots and fungi. In this symbiosis, plants provide sugars to fungi in exchange for nutrients and water. Mycorrhizas are particularly important to plants in … [Read more...] about NAU Hosting International Mycorrhiza Conference
Symphony Home Tour Approaching
One ticket will gain lucky visitors access to five distinctive Flagstaff homes at the annual Home Tour sponsored by the Flagstaff Symphony Guild. This year there is a very special historic home on the tour: the Colton House, former home of Museum of Northern Arizona founders Dr. Harold S. Colton and wife Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton. Built in 1929, it is a 6,000 square-foot Spanish colonial revival-style rock lodge constructed by Hopi craftsmen using local materials, malpais rock, Ponderosa pine, … [Read more...] about Symphony Home Tour Approaching
County Plan Being Updated
The Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission will hear the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update at its next meeting, which will be held at 5:30 p.m., July 29, 2015 in the meeting room on the first floor of the Coconino County Administration Building at 219 E. Cherry in Flagstaff. The County has been working on updates to the plan for more than 18 months, and has sought the input of a citizen’s committee, science advisory group, and the general public at more than 15 open houses held around … [Read more...] about County Plan Being Updated
Creating the Perfect Garden Ambiance for You
Your garden is coming into full bloom. You’ve weeded, planted, watered and nurtured, and your reward is a beautiful oasis. Now it’s time to accessorize and create a complete garden environment that is uniquely yours. With a few additional plants, accents or fixtures, you can create a garden ambiance perfect for enjoying solo when you want some “me time,” or ready for sharing with your family and friends when you are entertaining. This environment will continue to reflect the atmosphere … [Read more...] about Creating the Perfect Garden Ambiance for You